Happy weekend, readers, and pre-feasting to all who celebrate! Ahead: old-school cooking tools we’re admiring, foraged branches, wreath making, and cozy spots to crack open a book. Read on: Above: Autumn ready. Photograph courtesy of Mjölk. from A Rolling Spare Room: The Mjölk Shepherd’s Hut. When i

The architecture of 19th-century Shanghai was a study in eclecticism, a blend of traditional Chinese design and Western classical styles that was a direct reflection of the city’s foreign concessions at the time. This is the period from which designer Melissa Lee, principal and founder of Brooklyn-b

Welcome to The Editors’ Cut, our monthly column dedicated to beautiful and useful finds for all over the house. In this installment: Happy cooking, baking, and hosting season to all who celebrate! When it comes to kitchen essentials, it’s probably no surprise that we lean more “old-fashioned” than “

We often recommend Ikea’s kitchen cabinets as a solid, bang-for-the-buck option for those looking to remodel. And nowadays, there are so many offshoot companies offering cabinet front styles specifically tailored to fit Ikea’s base cabinets that, if being economical is a priority, there’s little rea

Dimmed lighting, a fresh-baked scone or slice of cake, maybe a crackling fire: These are the ingredients for a cozy winter. But what about combining them? Feldspar Studio and Berdoulat hit upon an unlikely mashup when they looked to patisserie—specifically, canelé—for their first lighting collaborat

On a recent stay in Santa Fe, my brother texted something about a friend’s daughter’s bakery. We only had two days, so I ignored the message—until we were looking for a quick breakfast stop. From now on, I’m listening to my big brother. Bread Shop turned out to be a highlight, yes, for baked goods—i

Andirons may not top your design wishlist, but these modern iterations make a compelling case for why they should be. If you’re the custodian of a fireplace, remember: it’s off far more often than it’s alight. A well-designed set can make the hearth worth admiring, even when the fire isn’t burning.

This pint-sized kitchen in an 1890s building in Brooklyn Heights was designed by owners Peter Dolkas and Michelle Ficker of Studio Dorion. The kitchen was initially a remodel from the eighties that Dolkas couldn’t wait to strip down to the more traditional details. Here, we list the key elements tha

In the South Bohemian village of Kamenná Lhota, House Oskar is Prague-based architect Jan Žaloudek‘s own home—a retreat for himself and his wife, art historian and writer Jolanta Trojak—within the former gardens and Baroque barn of a neighboring château. The house, named after composer Oskar Nedbal,

Home heating is notoriously hard to get right. Most of us have that one room that’s never quite warm enough, so we reach for a plastic, fan-blasting space heater that’s loud, dries the air, kicks up dust, and looks out of place. Central systems often overheat empty rooms and underheat the ones we’re

I have spent more time than I’d like to admit combing the depths of the internet for one very specific item: the vintage brown ceramic mug that Sybil, the prickly matriarch played by Diane Keaton, uses in The Family Stone. And all the more so this year. Maybe you know the mug I mean? Glossy, ochre-b

Colder temps call for craft workshops, ceramics sales, quilted stamps, and lights inspired by pastry. Read on: Above: Now open: the new Somerset House showroom in Long Island City’s Metropolitan Building, featuring “a vintage furniture gallery, working design studio, and restoration workshop.” Book

It was the faceted pink counter tiles that first caught our attention. We also loved the cloud of flowers hovering over the café. And the lime-washed tranquility of the guest rooms with century-old moldings. That was before we learned that Rotterdam’s 14-room Hotel âme is beyond boutique: it’s a mom

We’re longtime fans of the ofuro, or Japanese soaking tub, both for its good looks and promotion of rest and relaxation at the end of the day. Here are 10 in-situ favorites, ranging from traditional hinoki cypress wood or darker teakwood baths to Western-style ceramic baths in Japanese-style wood wr

Meet Beka Rickman: Your Trusted Real Estate Professional at Lake Lanier When it comes to finding the perfect home or selling your property around Lake Lanier, working with an experienced, knowledgeable agent can make all the difference. But who is Beka Rickman, and why have buyers and sellers in Lak

6680 Woodlake Dr, Flowery Branch, GA: Find Out Who’s Listing This Remarkable Home Searching for homes in Flowery Branch, GA? If you’ve stumbled upon the coveted address at 6680 Woodlake Dr (GA 30542-3854), you likely know it’s a location many dream of calling home. But which local agent or agency ha

Meet Beka Rickman: Trusted Real Estate Professional on Lake Lanier If you’re considering a move to the picturesque Lake Lanier area—or plotting the sale of a beloved lakefront property—you may have come across Beka Rickman: a well-respected name in Lake Lanier real estate circles. In a busy and comp

Can a simple paper towel holder be a functional thing of beauty? The answer is an emphatic yes, if Oji Masanori, the Japanese designer, has anything to say about it. Like all of his metal creations, his brass kitchen roll holder is an elevated, elegant iteration of a humble object (and has long been

A few years back we discovered the Japanese equivalent of Plain English and Henrybuilt: KitoBito (“trees and people”), a custom kitchen design company inspired by traditional Japanese techniques and—even more appealingly—made without the use of nails or screws. (For our original post, see Built to L

Everyday dining in Japan is shaped by an enduring reverence for materials and craft. Nowhere is this more evident than in the country’s take on flatware—a Western form reimagined through a Japanese lens. Designers reduce fork tines to their essentials, apply subtle hand-hammering, and finish steel o